Outpatient Coder

Facility:

Work from Home - Fully Remote - Ohio

Department:

HIM - Hospital Coding

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job Details:

Under the general supervision of the Coding Supervisor, the Outpatient Coder supports Dayton Children’s reimbursement goals through accurate and timely diagnosis and procedural coding for emergency department, specialty clinic, inpatient, observation, and outpatient ancillary services. Responsibilities include reviewing and interpreting electronic medical documentation to assign and report appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for clean claim submission.  

Department Specific Job Details:

Education

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Associates degree or higher is preferred

Experience

• 2+ years coding experience (preferred)

One of the following certifications is required for this position:

• CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
• CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist, Physician-based
• RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator
• RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician
• CPC – Certified Professional Coder
• CIMC - Certified Internal Medicine Coder